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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L1 DWMMOT history

L1 DWM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 43,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L1 DWM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
43,549 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DWM was last recorded at 43,549 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,339 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
210 miles
Average per year
1,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,549 miles
  • 2025 – 43,339 miles
  • 2024 – 43,006 miles
  • 2023 – 42,859 miles
  • 2022 – 42,720 miles
  • 2021 – 42,534 miles
  • 2020 – 41,594 miles
  • 2019 – 39,948 miles
  • 2018 – 37,592 miles
  • 2017 – 36,320 miles
  • 2016 – 33,730 miles
  • 2015 – 31,652 miles
  • 2014 – 29,653 miles
  • 2013 – 28,628 miles
  • 2012 – 27,209 miles
  • 2011 – 25,005 miles
  • 2010 – 22,137 miles
  • 2009 – 19,031 miles
  • 2007 – 10,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,549 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,549 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    43,549 miles
    Test number
    424477125352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,339 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    432117470481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,006 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    43,006 miles
    Test number
    698624431085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,859 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,859 miles
    Test number
    951708109475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,720 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    647754303201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,687 miles (+153)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,687 miles
    Test number
    198855133069
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
    • AdvisoryWipers poor
  7. Pass42,534 miles (+940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    907476596159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass41,594 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,594 miles
    Test number
    339187450761
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  9. Pass39,948 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    132339736681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,592 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,592 miles
    Test number
    495204647582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,320 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    201655188819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,730 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,730 miles
    Test number
    762024989465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,652 miles (+1,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,652 miles
    Test number
    179742975410
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass29,653 miles (+1,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,653 miles
    Test number
    118694764439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass28,628 miles (+1,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,628 miles
    Test number
    409494683034
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass27,209 miles (+2,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    756318052083
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass25,005 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,005 miles
    Test number
    249622281062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,137 miles
    Test number
    151985670079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,137 miles (+3,106)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,137 miles
    Test number
    610515770082
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass19,031 miles (+8,857)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,031 miles
    Test number
    150514849030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,174 miles
    Test number
    583501487081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 DWM

Does L1 DWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DWM is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 DWM?
The MOT on L1 DWM is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 DWM done?
L1 DWM was recorded at 43,549 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 1,758 miles a year.
Has L1 DWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DWM has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 DWM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L1 DWM find?
L1 DWM passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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